Research Technician

Stanford, CA, United States

Posted about 2 weeks agoExpires on May 20, 2019

Job Description

About HHMI

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is a science philanthropy whose mission is to advance biomedical research and science education for the benefit of humanity. We empower exceptional scientists and students to pursue fundamental questions about living systems, and work to share scientific discoveries with researchers, students, and science-curious individuals around the world. Founded in 1953 by aviator and industrialist Howard R. Hughes, HHMI is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and employs more than 2,500 people across the U.S. Visit hhmi.org/careers to learn more about working at HHMI.

Research Technician III - Job Description

In the 21st century explorations at the interface of chemistry and biology will spawn new medicines and diagnostics that improve human health, technologies for probing natural biology and roadmaps for creating synthetic forms of life engineered to serve human needs. Dr. Bertozzi’s lab focuses on creating new platform technologies that promote these endeavors, as well as applying chemical approaches to study systems that elude more conventional methods of biological inquiry. Examples of technologies that drive our research are bioorthogonal chemistries, site-specific protein modification methods and synthetic glycopolymers that emulate cell-surface glycoproteins.

This position will back-up the lab manager and will perform tasks such as maintaining adequate supplies for experimental needs, assist in equipment maintenance and help manage safety programs to insure compliance with all applicable regulations. Candidate will establish short to intermediate term goals and schedules work to meet all goals. Work is reviewed by supervisor and may train others in technical areas. Special projects may be assigned as needed.

Principal Responsibilities:

Support a lab of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and research scientists

Assist with research projects and contribute to technical training of students and postdoctoral fellows

Work efficiently and cooperatively with a team of researchers

Prepare media and stock solutions

Maintain Competent cell stocks

Maintain Restriction Enzyme stocks

Help maintain lab organization, order and stock supplies

Opportunity to contribute to research projects

Scan paper lab notebooks into digital, and upload to the lab Dropbox account